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    Newsletter: September 2012

    Newsletter: September 2012

    There was a lot of discussion at ARATA in Sydney (August 22- 24) about the NDIS and the need to emphasise the importance of assistive technology (AT). This culminated in the release of an impressive ARATA position statement, in the form of a brochure that is to be widely distributed. The fear is that AT will be overlooked by policymakers. Click here to read the full newsletter. #Newsletter

    'Independence at Home: An Evaluation of Electronic Aids to Daily Living' (2nd ed.)

    NEW E-BOOK AVAILABLE Independence at Home - An Evaluation of Electronic Aids to Daily Living 2nd ed. Ability Technology are constantly testing and evaluating environmental control technology. The results have been collated in an E-book where you can compare device access methods, their range and what they can control. The E-book is available for purchase as a PDF for individuals $60.00 and organisations $120.00. TO ORDER: email your details to info@ability.org.au Click here t
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